In anticipation of the Gold Cup quarterfinal match against Costa Rica, U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino lauded goalkeeper Keylor Navas, whom he managed at PSG. Pochettino acknowledged Navas's exceptional skills and memories of their time together. Costa Rica has historically posed significant challenges for the U.S. team, and Pochettino expects a tough match against them under manager Miguel Herrera. He noted the importance of matching Costa Rica's aggression to secure victory, signaling a competitive showdown ahead.
"My memory with Keylor, amazing because I think [back] when we met there at Paris Saint-Germain... we admire him, his mentality and his quality."
"Watching video of them that we have is we expect them to be aggressive... So we expect it to be a very tough physical opponent that as long as we match and exceed their aggression, we will have a chance to win."
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